No Right Answer: Best Action Hero Ever
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I only caught a quick glimpse of the picture's before actually loading up the video. I thought it was Arnie and Willis. But to my displeasure it was Statham, all I can say is that I am not amused. How could you pick Statham over Willis? Hell at least pick Jet Li or even Jackie Chan! Or even Chuck Norris just so you can make cheesy jokes.
I don't like either but Arnie is the clear victor here. Arnie made you laugh (regardless of if it was at him or with him) Whereas Statham put me to sleep, he's just a boring character
I don't like either but Arnie is the clear victor here. Arnie made you laugh (regardless of if it was at him or with him) Whereas Statham put me to sleep, he's just a boring character
Arny is lovely and all but once you see Crank you see what every single action character has done wrong. He is dying because he spared somebodys life. He does not make that mistake again. Jason Statham is perfectly terrifying. People say that he's not acting but if you go back and watch Lock Stock then you see he can be a normal guy too, he is just really really good at being a badass.
Personally I feel Arny fits a niche in certain films but that's just because he's bulky and ridiculous. But other than Terminator and Conan you could effectively recast Statham in all his roles and you could never do that the other way around.
Personally I feel Arny fits a niche in certain films but that's just because he's bulky and ridiculous. But other than Terminator and Conan you could effectively recast Statham in all his roles and you could never do that the other way around.
Red Oni said:
See, I was just going to say "Jackie Chan. You all know why." But apparently people don't know why.
So, let me put it to you this way: how many of these "action stars" have broken bones doing their own stunts? And, after breaking bones doing their own stunts, how many of them have continued filming while hiding that they're wearing a cast (by, for instance, painting it to look like a shoe)?
Oh, that's right, just Jackie Chan.
So, let me put it to you this way: how many of these "action stars" have broken bones doing their own stunts? And, after breaking bones doing their own stunts, how many of them have continued filming while hiding that they're wearing a cast (by, for instance, painting it to look like a shoe)?
Oh, that's right, just Jackie Chan.
the lack of Bruce Willis invalidates the argument actually .....ravenshrike said:
this is a wise poster, we should heed they're wordsRed Oni said:
A better debate would have been between Ahnold and Bruce Willis.
I still vote Ahnold because I love his movies, but Bruce Willis movies are really badass as well.
I think Jackie Chan wins this hands down just because of all the many bones he has broken doing his own stunts.
I still vote Ahnold because I love his movies, but Bruce Willis movies are really badass as well.
I think Jackie Chan wins this hands down just because of all the many bones he has broken doing his own stunts.
I love Statham as an action hero, but he's still relatively new-ish. His repertoire isn't nearly as comprehensive to be compared with Arnold. In this debate I would go with Arnold, without hesitation.
But like others have said, Willis would have been a much better contender in a round against Arnold. Now that would be hard for me to decide... but if you compare them movie-wise, I think Arnold would have a slight advantage. My debate would center more on action hero with range, which is Statham's problem, because he's The Transporter in every movie he's in.
Last Action Hero, Kindergarten Cop, Terminator 2, True Lies, Jingle All the Way... I can watch those bad boys on a loop. Then again, Bruce Willis in Die Hard, Last Man Standing, The Fifth Element, Pulp Fiction... that is a tough call.
But like others have said, Willis would have been a much better contender in a round against Arnold. Now that would be hard for me to decide... but if you compare them movie-wise, I think Arnold would have a slight advantage. My debate would center more on action hero with range, which is Statham's problem, because he's The Transporter in every movie he's in.
Last Action Hero, Kindergarten Cop, Terminator 2, True Lies, Jingle All the Way... I can watch those bad boys on a loop. Then again, Bruce Willis in Die Hard, Last Man Standing, The Fifth Element, Pulp Fiction... that is a tough call.
I'm going to have to say Bruce Willis on this one.
Not only is he top tier action star, he can actually act on top of it.
Not only is he top tier action star, he can actually act on top of it.
In all fairness; Jackie Chan.
But, come ON! Chris had this in the BAG the moment he vocalized that superb Arnold accent!!
Double spittake is kinda silly, imho
But, come ON! Chris had this in the BAG the moment he vocalized that superb Arnold accent!!
Double spittake is kinda silly, imho
